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Ganett Louisiana

Recent reform of the federal flood insurance program was essential, but more changes are needed, U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy said Wednesday in Alexandria.

Cassidy, the Republican congressman from Louisiana's 6th District, is challenging longtime Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in the fall election. He visited the corporate office of Martin Companies in Alexandria on Wednesday.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act was "a great first step, but not the final step," he said. ...